Average Monthly Sunshine in Maripasoula

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Maripasoula receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Maripasoula. Expect long, bright days with 259 hours in October and darker periods with just 140 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2272 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Maripasoula. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Maripasoula’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Maripasoula enjoys an average of 2272 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

May, Maripasoula’s wettest month, receives 31 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 35°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Maripasoula Precipitation page.